I am one of the lucky beta testers for home and I am a little concerned with this project. At the current stage, Home is obviously not ready for a public open beta release and I believe Sony needs to make sure they implement their promised features before releasing Home. For instance, one of their promised features is the game launching which they did implement in the beta but it doesn't work. Why did it work in the E3 demo but not in the release for the beta?
Anyway, in addition to features Sony is working on I have come up with a list of features I think Sony should add to enhance our experience in Home.
One of the features I think Sony needs to add is a "MySpace" profile system for PSN members where we can add games we have, who is in our friends list, saving high scoring moments, read blogs, post pictures and allow video playback, etc. In addition, to allow users to view other peoples profiles they could enter an internet cafe which allows us to view their page or having a PC at home. Furthermore, it could be accessible out side of home via your own PC by going to their website ex.www.lpsquall.psn.com.
Another feature I think Sony should add to Home integrating High Stakes Poker and High Velocity Bowling. I own both these games and if Home is going to have bowling for free why not use the bowling from High Velocity.
Another feature that would be interesting is having gamerooms for every online game thats available. For instance, you can warp to differents sections in Home ie: Movie Theatre. I think it would be cool to warp to lets say Warhawk room. And the room is all setup Warhawk theme. They could have a screen displaying an intense game or something. Posters to new add-ons, video tips, etc. In addition, they could offer you the option to join a game similiar to how you join an online game now in Warhawk.
Finally, for now I think it would be cool if they integrate the PSN Store into a mall. How cool would it be to enter a mall and shop for whats in the PSN store?
Thoughts? Comments??